Trusted Caregivers in Boston, MA
Find FCRA-background-checked nannies, senior caregivers, housekeepers, pet sitters, and tutors in the Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH area. 22,000+ verified caregivers · AI 5-dimension interview scoring · Premium rates starting at $20/hr.
Caregiver Rates in Boston (2026)
| Service | Range | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Nanny (full-time, 1 child) | $26–$40 | $29/hr |
| Babysitter (occasional) | $22–$35 | $27/hr |
| Senior Caregiver (home health) | $18–$30 | $22/hr |
| Housekeeper | $20–$30 | $25/hr |
| Pet Sitter / Walker | $18–$30 | $25/hr |
| Tutor (per hour) | $35–$85 | $55/hr |
| Special Needs Care | $25–$50 | $38/hr |
Rates are gross hourly wages before employer taxes. Source: BLS OEWS, Sittercity, UrbanSitter, ChildcareCostFinder (2026). Actual pay varies by experience, credentials, and schedule. Callme AI does not set rates — caregivers set their own.
Caregiver Supply
- Total caregivers
- 22,000
- Verified Pro
- 3,800
- Background-checked
- 3,200
- Avg rating
- ⭐ 4.7/5
Employer Demand
- Active job posts
- 1,600
- New posts / week
- 130
- Avg time to hire
- 11 days
- Unfilled positions
- 380
Employment Law in MA
- Minimum wage
- $15.00/hr
- Overtime threshold
- 40 hrs/wk
- Cost of living index
- 148
MA min wage $15.00/hr. MA Domestic Worker Bill of Rights (2015) — guaranteed overtime, rest periods, maternity leave. Earned sick time (1hr per 30hrs worked).
Callme is a matching service, not an employer. Each hiring family is the household employer and is responsible for taxes per IRS Pub 926. Our free Nanny Tax Calculator estimates your total cost.
Most In-Demand Services in Boston
Peak demand: Sep · Low season: Jun-Jul
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